301 D'Olive Street
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Planning & Zoning questions, contact:
Clair Dorough, City Planner
COBM_Planning@ci.bay-minette.al.us
251.580.1650
For building code information or
questions concerning new construction
permits, contact:
Patrick Robinson, Building Official
Buildingofficial@ci.bay-minette.al.us
251.580.1610
Board of Adjustment
Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule
*Fee schedule was adopted on January 21, 2020 by Resolution 0120-06
Credit Card Authorization Form
Traffic Calming Request and Processing Procedures
Commercial Banner / Wind Sign Application
Non-Commercial Banner Application
For prospective Mobile Food Vendors, including Food Trucks and Food Carts, or for Mobile Merchandise Vendors of non-food merchandise and food items not intended to be consumed on site, including fruit or vegetable trucks.
Mobile Vending Unit- Land Use Application
Mobile Vending Unit- Property Owner Permission Form
Mobile Vending Unit- Ordinance Regulations
Home Occupation- Land Use Application
Home Occupation Ordinance Regulations
The City of Bay Minette Planning Commission is a group of volunteer citizens appointed by the Mayor and City Council. They review and make decisions regarding proposed subdivision developments within the City of Bay Minette as well as those located in the Extra-territorial Planning Jurisdiction (ETJ Map). They also review Rezoning and Annexation requests and make recommendations to the City Council and the Board of Adjustment.
The Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. These meetings are open to the public. For more information on placing an item on the agenda, please contact Clair Dorough at (251) 580-1650.
2021 Deadline Dates and Meeting Schedule
The current City of Bay Minette Zoning Ordinance was amended on October 5, 2020 by Ordinance # 993 Various Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Ordinance # 994 Mobile Vending Unit Pilot Program.
The current City of Bay Minette Subdivision Regulations were amended on January 9, 2020.
Administrative Subdivision Application
Family Administrative Subdivision Certification
Exempt Subdivision Application
Family Exempt Subdivision Certification
Major Subdivision- Preliminary Plat Application
Major Subdivision- Final Plat Application
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is responsible for reviewing Variances, Special Exception Permits and Zoning Administrative Appeals.
The Board of Adjustment meets on the first Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m at City Hall. These meetings are open to the public. For more information on placing an item on the agenda, please contact Clair Dorough at (251) 580-1650.
Building Code Information
All new construction and renovation requires a Building Permit. The application can be downloaded below, or completed in office.
The following Building Codes were adopted by Ordinance 962 on April 2, 2012:
I-10 to I-65 - 120 mph
North of I-65 - 110 mph
RESCIND
*Delete section R402.4.1.2 through R402.5 from 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. (Testing)
*Delete Section R 313 (Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems)
All permit fees shall remain the same with the exception of residential re-roof which shall increase to $50.00.
The State of Alabama adopted the 2009 IECC which requires Duct Leakage Testing. Any HVAC permit acquired after January 1, 2014 will require Duct Leakage Testing.